ZIP 83246 (Lava Hot Springs, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83246: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bannock County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 307 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bannock County compares with Idaho
Bannock County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bannock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bannock County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.7% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Bannock County sits below Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
Bannock County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 16.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bannock County. They injured 147 people and killed 17.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.0% of the year) and are lowest in October (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83246 happened on I-15 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83246 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 21.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bannock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bannock County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 158 |
| US-30 | 27 |
| I-86 | 15 |
| US-91 | 11 |
| 5Th Ave | 5 |
| Yellowstone | 5 |
| 4Th Ave | 4 |
| Arthur | 4 |
ZIP 83246 at a glance
| Population | 821 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,125 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bannock County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 26 | -11% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 26 | +0% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | -6% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83246
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83246?
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bannock County (147 injured, 17 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83246?
January has the most truck crashes in Bannock County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83246?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bannock County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83246 compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Bannock County has 29.5 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83246?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.